(Getty Images) UC Santa Cruz named National Center for cyber research The University of California, Santa Cruz has been named one of the nation's leading centers for cybersecurity research. 4 days ago By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Tech ‘incident’ disrupts services at Louisiana’s student financial aid office A scholarship and a tax-advantaged college fund program were disrupted by a technology "incident" at the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. Oct 3, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Education sector improving on ransomware, but IT teams are stressed, report shows A new report from Sophos shows that education institutions are paying less in ransoms and repelling more attacks. Sep 12, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Cyberattack leads university in St. Thomas, Texas, to go offline A cyberattack has led administrators at a Houston, Texas, university to put systems offline. Aug 20, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
The Library of Columbia University (Getty Images) Columbia U. confirms cyberattack compromised student, employee data A recent cyberattack compromised the Social Security numbers and other personal information of students and employees, administrators announced. Aug 7, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
The Library of Columbia University (Getty Images) Cyberattack disrupts networks at Columbia University A cybersecurity incident disrupted operations and student services, Columbia University officials have announced. Jun 30, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Cyber roles in education are stabilizing, Educause survey shows Cybersecurity and privacy roles in higher education are seeing less turnover than they did two years ago, according to new research. Jun 12, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
Baylor University (Getty Images) Baylor University to open unique cyber workforce courses New courses to be offered by Baylor University and McLennan County Community College are intended to bolster the state's cyber workforce. Apr 18, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
NYU Jacobs Academic Building (GK Tramrunner / Wikimedia) NYU website hijacked in protest of ‘affirmative action’ in admissions New York University’s website was hacked over the weekend, exposing the personal information of more than 3 million people. Mar 25, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(University of Tulsa) University of Tulsa unveils new cyber range to protect state, educate students The University of Tulsa has unveiled a new cyber range that school leaders said will help prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Dec 19, 2024 By EdScoop Staff